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Earrings

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Two coiled brass earrings joined by a thick strip of goatskin. Made and worn by circumcised women. Worn by hanging from beaded leather earrings.

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Title: Earrings
Location: Kenya
Type: Earrings
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Brass
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Tai (Coiled Brass)
Community: Tugen
Collection Date: 1971-10-11
Collected By: Jean Polown

National Museums of Kenya

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